ELI5. How do you bring back a species from from near extinction?

Question

Saw a post talking about the white Rhino only had 200 animals left but now there are so many more. But how is this done without serious inbreeding. Or is there something I’m missing?

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In: Biology

Answer 1

The White Rhino has 2 genetically distinct sub-species, the Nothern and Southern. There are only 2 Northern White Rhinos left alive. Both female and both under 24/7 armed guard.